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Ddd, spinal stenosis, collapased s1-l4; 2 yrs of esis, used to help but not now. neuro says alif is only option or perm nerve damage. thoughts?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: If you have failed all other options, that maybe your only choice.

Answered 6/7/2013

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A member asked:

Ddd, spinal stenosis, collapased s1-l4; 2 yrs of esis, used to help but not now. neuro says alif is only option or perm nerve damage. thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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